Christmas Ships Festival finale

Despite pouring rain, hundreds of boats and thousands of spectators came out for the finale of the annual Christmas Ships Festival

By By JOSHUA TRUJILLO

on December 24, 2014 1:22 AM

A paddle boarder pushes past during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of spectators. Since 1949, the event has sailed to different Puget Sound waterfront communities, bringing music and decorated boats. less

A paddle boarder pushes past during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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A man pilots his boat during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of spectators. Since 1949, the event has sailed to different Puget Sound waterfront communities, bringing music and decorated boats. less

A man pilots his boat during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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The Argosy Spirit of Seattle is shown during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of spectators. Since 1949, the event has sailed to different Puget Sound waterfront communities, bringing music and decorated boats. less

The Argosy Spirit of Seattle is shown during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Spectators watch from a houseboat during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of spectators. Since 1949, the event has sailed to different Puget Sound waterfront communities, bringing music and decorated boats. less

Spectators watch from a houseboat during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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A boat is shown during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of spectators. Since 1949, the event has sailed to different Puget Sound waterfront communities, bringing music and decorated boats. less

A boat is shown during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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A boat is shown during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of spectators. Since 1949, the event has sailed to different Puget Sound waterfront communities, bringing music and decorated boats. less

A boat is shown during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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A boat is shown during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of spectators. Since 1949, the event has sailed to different Puget Sound waterfront communities, bringing music and decorated boats. less

A boat is shown during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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A boat is shown through a windshield during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of spectators. Since 1949, the event has sailed to different Puget Sound waterfront communities, bringing music and decorated boats. less

A boat is shown through a windshield during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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People watch from the Pocock Rowing Center during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of spectators. Since 1949, the event has sailed to different Puget Sound waterfront communities, bringing music and decorated boats. less

People watch from the Pocock Rowing Center during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Spectators watch from a houseboat during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of spectators. Since 1949, the event has sailed to different Puget Sound waterfront communities, bringing music and decorated boats. less

Spectators watch from a houseboat during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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A decoration is shown on a dock during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of spectators. Since 1949, the event has sailed to different Puget Sound waterfront communities, bringing music and decorated boats. less

A decoration is shown on a dock during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Boats pass under the University Bridge during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of spectators. Since 1949, the event has sailed to different Puget Sound waterfront communities, bringing music and decorated boats. less

Boats pass under the University Bridge during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Boats are shown during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of spectators. Since 1949, the event has sailed to different Puget Sound waterfront communities, bringing music and decorated boats. less

Boats are shown during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Boats are shown during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of spectators. Since 1949, the event has sailed to different Puget Sound waterfront communities, bringing music and decorated boats. less

Boats are shown during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Boats are shown during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of spectators. Since 1949, the event has sailed to different Puget Sound waterfront communities, bringing music and decorated boats. less

Boats are shown during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Kayakers paddle during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of spectators. Since 1949, the event has sailed to different Puget Sound waterfront communities, bringing music and decorated boats. less

Kayakers paddle during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Spectators watch from a houseboat during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of spectators. Since 1949, the event has sailed to different Puget Sound waterfront communities, bringing music and decorated boats. less

Spectators watch from a houseboat during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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Boats are shown during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of spectators. Since 1949, the event has sailed to different Puget Sound waterfront communities, bringing music and decorated boats. less

Boats are shown during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of ... more

Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

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A paddle boarder pushes past during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and thousands of spectators. Since 1949, the event has sailed to different Puget Sound waterfront communities, bringing music and decorated boats. less

A paddle boarder pushes past during the finale of the Christmas Ships Festival on Lake Union and Portage Bay in Seattle on Tuesday. Despite pouring rain, the festival brought out hundreds of boats and ... more